Porsche 911 (1982)
1982 Porsche 911
CarHunch analysed 687 real MOT records for the 1982 Porsche 911.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 1982 Porsche 911 sits just below the UK average with a 78.4% first-time MOT pass rate, suggesting these cars demand more attention than typical vehicles of their age—though at 12.1% ever having dangerous defects, they're not presenting serious safety red flags compared to some classics. With a median mileage of 108,567 miles and averaging 1.9 failures plus 5.3 advisories per test, you're looking at aging mechanical systems that need regular upkeep; the relatively high advisory count tells you that while major problems aren't constant, small wear items and maintenance gaps are routine. If you're considering one, budget for incremental repair costs and have any prospective purchase inspected by a Porsche specialist—these cars reward proactive maintenance far more than reactive fixes.
The 1982 Porsche 911 passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (78.4%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.
These stats describe 687 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 687 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1982.
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Before you buy a 1982 Porsche 911
Based on MOT data from 687 vehicles — here's what to check.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Petrol (99%) | 680 | 78.3% | 1.91 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 73,233 Porsche 911 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 1982 Porsche 911 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1982 Porsche 911 vehicles fall between 80,329 and 137,278 miles.
1982 Porsche 911 — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 27% of 1982 Porsche 911s are still active.
Numbers are declining — 66 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (27% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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